About

Hello, I’m Nikki!

I’m an RVT of over a decade with a passion for Companion Animal Nutrition – specifically dogs and cats!

Currently, I offer 1:1 nutritional consultations for pet parents and veterinary staff, teach classes for pet parents, create science-based educational content about animal nutrition, and teach RACE-approved CE for veterinary professionals.

My goal is to simplify and optimize how pet parents feed their animals, creating meal plans that work not just on paper, but “check the boxes” for their pet’s lifestyle as well.

Professional Experience:

• Worked in Wildlife Rehabilitation from 2007 to 2014, then moved into Small Animal Practice in 2014.
• Passed the national exam & state exam to obtain my Registered Veterinary Technician License in 2014.
• Prior to that, obtained a Bachelor’s in Biology (emphasis Zoology) from San Diego State University, and an Associate’s in Animal Health Technology from Mesa College.
• Since getting my RVT, I’ve found my passion for Small Animal Nutrition, in particular diet formulation and 1:1 consultations with pet parents.
• Obtained a Diploma in Companion Animal Nutrition from Southern Illinois University (total of 6 university courses) 2022
• In my final year of my Master’s in Animal Nutrition at the University of Glasgow (coursework finished as of summer 2024 – total of 160 units, or 10 courses, starting my dissertation research year).

Additional Certifications:

• NAVC Pet Nutrition Coach (CE 10 hrs)
• NAVC Therapeutic Pet Nutrition Coach (CE 10 hrs)
• VetGirl Animal Nutrition Certificate (CE 10hrs)
• WSAVA Nutrition Guidelines Certification (CE 2 hrs)
• The Science Dog Masterclass Nutrition Cert: Canine Nutrition Basics, Puppies to Seniors Course, & Dog Food Smarts
• VetGirl Animal Nutrition Certificate (CE 20 hrs)